Sugargoo Spreadsheet

Don't treat spreadsheet row titles as sizing advice

Marketplace sellers do not share one universal sizing system. An “M” on one listing can fit like a Western S; another shop’s “M” can be intentionally oversized. Spreadsheet row titles (“hoodie”, “Jordan”, “tee”) do not encode fit. The live product page measurement chart — in centimeters — is the real source.

Letter sizes are seller labels, not standards.
Asian letter sizes often run smaller than US / EU habits.
If the chart is missing or contradictory, skip that product.

Chart terms you will actually see

Most charts list garment measurements in cm. Bust / chest usually means the clothing, not your body. Matching your body number 1:1 to a garment chest often leaves no room to move.

Chart field (common)	What it usually means	Why it matters
Chest / Bust (胸围)	Garment chest — often flat × 2 or full circumference	Primary fit number for tees, hoodies, jackets
Shoulder (肩宽)	Seam-to-seam shoulder width	Wrong shoulder makes jackets and structured tops look off
Length (衣长)	Top-to-bottom garment length	Cropped vs long silhouette
Sleeve (袖长)	Sleeve length	Short sleeves make otherwise “right” tops feel wrong
Waist / Hip	Waistband or hip of pants / bottoms	Waist can match while hip fails — check both
Insole / foot length (cm)	Shoe inner length or recommended foot length	More reliable than US / EU conversions on many listings

Note: Charts often allow ±1–3 cm tolerance. Treat listed numbers as guidance, not laser precision.

The method that works: measure clothes you own

Measuring a tee, hoodie, or jacket that already fits you is usually more reliable than converting “US L → Chinese XL” charts. Lay the garment flat and measure the same way the seller’s chart is built.

Step	What to do
1	Pick a similar item you already like (tee for tees, hoodie for hoodies)
2	Lay it flat — no stretch, no bunched fabric
3	Measure chest (armpit to armpit × 2 if the chart uses circumference), shoulder, length, sleeve
4	Compare those numbers to the listing chart in cm
5	Add ease for the fit you want — fitted vs relaxed vs oversized

Keep a short note of your go-to cm numbers so you do not re-measure every time.
Between two sizes, slightly larger is often safer for tops — unless the cut is already oversized.
Height / weight “recommended size” tables are rough hints only.

Tops: tees, hoodies, outerwear

For spreadsheet clothing products, chest and length do most of the work. Shoulder and sleeve separate “almost right” from “regrettable.”

Category	Prioritize	Extra note
T-shirts	Chest + length	Stretch fabric forgives small misses; graphic tees still need chest room
Hoodies	Chest + length + sleeve	Heavy fleece needs more ease than a thin tee
Outerwear / jackets	Chest + shoulder + length	Shoulder wrong = poor silhouette even if chest “fits”
Oversized / street cuts	Read the cm row, not the letter	An oversized “L” can still be tiny if the chart is small

Shoes: use foot length in cm

US / EU labels on Chinese listings are often inconsistent between sellers. Foot length (or insole length) in centimeters is the safer anchor. Measure heel to longest toe, then match the chart — adding a little comfort room if the chart lists foot length rather than insole.

Prefer charts that show cm / insole length over “US 9 = EU 42” alone.
Seller notes like “runs small / large” matter more than brand-name assumptions.
Wide feet: check width comments in reviews or QC when available — length alone is not enough.
If the chart is only letter / vague EU rows with no cm, treat the product as higher risk.

Common sizing mistakes

Most wrong-size orders come from shortcuts, not mysterious factories.

Ordering by S/M/L because it matches your Western wardrobe.
Matching body chest exactly to garment chest with zero ease.
Trusting “loose / slim” adjectives without reading cm numbers.
Checking only one measurement (chest OK, shoulder wrong).
Assuming every “Nike / Jordan” listing uses the same last.
Shipping overseas before checking QC when silhouette looks obviously wrong.

Order notes and variant selection

When you place the domestic order, pick the exact size variant on the listing. If the chart is ambiguous (two similar rows, unclear units, or conflicting images), add a short note with the size code you want plus key cm targets (for example: “XL — chest ~112 cm”). Clear notes reduce wrong-variant purchases.

Note: Notes help when charts are messy — they do not replace reading the chart yourself.

Use warehouse QC as a final visual check

Free warehouse photos will not always include a tape measure, but they can still catch obvious problems: cropped length, tiny silhouette, wrong shoe model, or a pair that looks smaller than expected. If size looks off and returns are still possible, act before international shipping.

Compare QC to listing photos and your expected proportions.
Wrong size is easier to fix in the warehouse return window than after delivery abroad.
QC is a second layer — not a reason to skip the cm chart before ordering.

Practical checklist before you order

Run this once per clothing or shoe product on the spreadsheet.

Check	Question
Chart exists	Are there clear cm rows for the size I want?
Units	Is everything in cm (not mixed inches / vague letters)?
Reference garment	Do I have numbers from a similar item I already own?
Ease / fit intent	Fitted, regular, or oversized — did I leave room?
Shoes	Did I match foot / insole cm instead of US label alone?
Reviews / notes	Any “runs small” warnings?
Fallback	If the chart is junk, is there another spreadsheet product with clearer data?

What this guide cannot do

This is an independent spreadsheet planning guide. It cannot guarantee fit, force a seller to remeasure, or replace your own tape and judgment. Factory cuts and stretch vary.

We do not provide personal size recommendations for every SKU.
Seller charts and QC quality vary — high-risk products stay high-risk.
If fit fails after QC, use the returns window while the item is still in China.

Sugargoo Spreadsheet Sizing Guide